BHM Word Search Puzzle-09

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BHM Word Search Puzzle-09

BHM Word Search Puzzle-09 For Google Apps
BHM Word Search Puzzle-09

Looking for engaging and interactive educator lesson plan resources to support your Black History Month programming? This 25 word word search puzzle is suitable for students in grades 5-8. Puzzle supports home school, tutoring, English language learners and differentiated classrooms including hybrid and distance learning environments.

Benefits of puzzles in the classroom (available in both PDF and Google Apps™ versions):
-activate problem solving strategies
-engage critical thinking skills
-improve working memory skills

Include this puzzle in:
-virtual learning, hybrid and in-person classrooms
-homeschooling environments
-tutoring
-Substitute Teacher's toolkit

To complete the FREE puzzle to print:
-download the file
-review the list of words
-locate the words hidden in the grid
-trace the letter paths of each word
-letter paths travel vertically, horizontally, and diagonally all eight directions

To complete the Google Slides™ version:
-use the link to copy the file to your computer
-review the list of words
-locate the words hidden in the grid
-use the line tool (or the shapes tool with color set to transparent) to trace the letter paths for each word
-OR, use the scribble tool to trace the letter paths
-letter paths travel vertically, horizontally, and diagonally all eight directions

Some lesson plan activities include:
- use to introduce the Black History Month theme
- include puzzle in the literacy center
- use list of 25 words as writing prompts
- list the words in reverse alphabetical order
- have students create their own word search puzzle to share with a friend to solve

Puzzles support brain health, activate problem solving while engaging students in a fun learning environment. They are learning without them even knowing it!